Maintenance/Planner Scheduler

Veolia

Johnstown, OH • On-site

$56.90K - $69.40K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

Optimizes the efficiency of the Maintenance Department by providing short term and long term planning / scheduling that increases work output while minimizing wasted effort.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for estimating time and specifying materials, equipment, and manpower on maintenance work orders.
  • Coordinate parts and materials availability with work orders to allow timely completion of maintenance tasks. 
  • Schedule and plan preventive, routine maintenance, and shutdown work activities. 
  • Responsible for managing data input into the work order system.
  • Responsible for managing a work order backlog.
  • Assist in forecasting contractor manpower requirements and track and report daily manpower usage when needed.
  • Write purchase order requisitions and contractor service agreements.
  • Review work order requests and correct deficiencies.
  • Communicate with operations to effectively plan and schedule work in accordance with their needs and their operating schedules.
  • Complete safe work permits for contractors.
  • Sign contractor time sheets and return them to purchasing daily for tracking of costs.
  • Attend mechanic’s morning meeting to get feedback, adjust schedule, and be informed of emergency jobs.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • 2 years previous experience in planning / scheduling and estimating industrial maintenance work preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of industrial materials, equipment, and tooling.
  • Computerized maintenance management software experience.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

  • Technical training is a plus.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Maintenance Scheduler?

A: To succeed as a Maintenance Scheduler, key technical skills include proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and ability to analyze data to optimize maintenance planning. Soft skills such as effective communication, problem-solving, and time management are also crucial, as they enable the scheduler to coordinate with cross-functional teams, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing circumstances. By combining these technical and soft skills, a Maintenance Scheduler can efficiently plan and execute maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime, ultimately supporting career growth and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a Maintenance Scheduler?

A: A Maintenance Scheduler's career path typically begins as a Maintenance Coordinator or Planner, where they learn to manage work orders, schedules, and resources. As they gain experience, they progress to a Maintenance Scheduler role, where they develop skills in data analysis, forecasting, and optimization, and may take on additional responsibilities such as leading small teams or implementing maintenance strategies. Senior Maintenance Schedulers or Maintenance Managers oversee entire maintenance operations, drive process improvements, and may transition into leadership roles or pursue specialized careers in reliability engineering or operations management.



Veolia job posting for a Maintenance/Planner Scheduler in Johnstown, OH with a salary of $56,900 to $69,400 Annually and benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO, Life, and Retirement with a map of Johnstown location.